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MEK combo-anyone not having side effects?

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    • April 27, 2015 at 4:41 pm
    rabbits68
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      I have been on Mekenist/Tafinlar combo for about 2 weeks and have been suprised (and thankful) that I do not have any side effects.  I was told the first 6-8 weeks would be rough until my body adjusted to it.  I ran a slight fever the first day, but since then I have felt good.  I have read some literature that says you won't feel side effects until a month. I am just curious if there is anyone who has had this same experience or is it too early to tell? Thanks,

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        • April 27, 2015 at 8:37 pm
        Mat
        Participant

          Yes, I was on the combo for 18 months+ and had few (and manageable) side effects.  Good luck.

            • April 27, 2015 at 8:53 pm
            rabbits68
            Participant

              Good to hear.  I am so thankful.  I didnt feel good on yervoy an so far this has been easy. Thanks for the input.

              • April 27, 2015 at 11:24 pm
              newmanmark
              Participant

                I have been on this combo for one week now and have had zero side effects.

                • April 27, 2015 at 11:24 pm
                newmanmark
                Participant

                  I have been on this combo for one week now and have had zero side effects.

                  • April 27, 2015 at 11:24 pm
                  newmanmark
                  Participant

                    I have been on this combo for one week now and have had zero side effects.

                    • April 27, 2015 at 8:53 pm
                    rabbits68
                    Participant

                      Good to hear.  I am so thankful.  I didnt feel good on yervoy an so far this has been easy. Thanks for the input.

                      • April 27, 2015 at 8:53 pm
                      rabbits68
                      Participant

                        Good to hear.  I am so thankful.  I didnt feel good on yervoy an so far this has been easy. Thanks for the input.

                      • April 27, 2015 at 8:37 pm
                      Mat
                      Participant

                        Yes, I was on the combo for 18 months+ and had few (and manageable) side effects.  Good luck.

                        • April 27, 2015 at 8:37 pm
                        Mat
                        Participant

                          Yes, I was on the combo for 18 months+ and had few (and manageable) side effects.  Good luck.

                          • April 28, 2015 at 2:01 am
                          MattF
                          Participant

                            I was on it for about 8 months before it failed.

                            i would say it took about a month to feel my first fever…then they passed and I really just had upset tummy after that.

                              • April 28, 2015 at 11:09 am
                              rabbits68
                              Participant

                                If you don't mind my asking, Did you see any regression on the drugs?  What consitutes failure? This is only the second course of treatment for me since surgery. Yervoy caused more metastasis,  which was disappointing. 

                                • April 28, 2015 at 11:09 am
                                rabbits68
                                Participant

                                  If you don't mind my asking, Did you see any regression on the drugs?  What consitutes failure? This is only the second course of treatment for me since surgery. Yervoy caused more metastasis,  which was disappointing. 

                                  • April 28, 2015 at 11:09 am
                                  rabbits68
                                  Participant

                                    If you don't mind my asking, Did you see any regression on the drugs?  What consitutes failure? This is only the second course of treatment for me since surgery. Yervoy caused more metastasis,  which was disappointing. 

                                  • April 28, 2015 at 2:01 am
                                  MattF
                                  Participant

                                    I was on it for about 8 months before it failed.

                                    i would say it took about a month to feel my first fever…then they passed and I really just had upset tummy after that.

                                    • April 28, 2015 at 2:01 am
                                    MattF
                                    Participant

                                      I was on it for about 8 months before it failed.

                                      i would say it took about a month to feel my first fever…then they passed and I really just had upset tummy after that.

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